KBS "Land" gets Int'l Emmy nom

KBS TV series "The Land of the Wind" has been nominated to compete in the Drama Series category of the International Emmy Awards this year, according to the official website for the ceremony.

It is the second time for a Korean program -- after KBS documentary "Chamagodo" last year -- to advance to the finals of the global awards ceremony.

"Wind", about the life of King Daemunsin of Goguryeo, was popular during its airing from September last year to January this year.

Top actor Song Il-guk and actress Choi Jung-won starred in the 36-part series shot throughout Korea and China.

Other networks nominated with the South Korea-based channel include HBO Latin America Originals in Mexico, Danish Broadcasting Corporation in Denmark, Paw Paw Films in South Africa, Kudos Film and TV Ltd in the United Kingdom.

The Emmy awards is an annual ceremony hosted by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences -- the largest organization of global broadcasters with more than 600 members from nearly 70 countries.